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Downtown Pittsburgh housing demand is growing, but turning offices into apartments remains a challenge

Apartments in Pittsburgh’s Golden Triangle are filling up, but data from the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership suggests adding more housing could be a challenge. During a presentation Tuesday, Aaron Sukenik, vice president of district development at the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, said Downtown is about halfway toward its goal of doubling its residential population — one of the objectives outlined in a three-year strategic plan to revitalize the Golden Triangle.

Pittsburgh, PA · 9h

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

Editorial: Allegheny County voters refused to sign a blank check

A question was posed Tuesday to Allegheny County voters. Should the limits on funding for county council members for personal staff, district offices and fringe benefits be repealed?. The people responded. The numbers weren’t close. Council put the ballot question out there by a 9-to-6 vote. That’s 60% in...

Allegheny County, PA · 3d

WPXI Pittsburgh

Officials identify deadliest roads for bikers, pedestrians in Allegheny County

The safety initiative comes as local leaders work to address a history of traffic casualties across the region.

Allegheny County, PA · 4d

hoodline.com

Old Steam Plant Near PNC Park to Become 97 Affordable Apartments Downtown

A hulking, orange-brick relic that once pumped steam heat to buildings across Downtown Pittsburgh is being reborn as affordable housing. Beacon Communities says it is converting the long-unused Pittsburgh Allegheny County Thermal building at 120 Cecil Place into a 13-story residential building with 97 apartments, and construction is already underway on the site.

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CBS Pittsburgh

Another bar on Pittsburgh's South Side shut down by DA's office

The Allegheny County District Attorney's Office has shut down another bar on Pittsburgh's South Side.

Pittsburgh, PA · 22h

Yahoo!

Nation’s heroes honored during parades ahead of Veterans Day in Western Pennsylvania

Crowds gathered in Downtown Pittsburgh for the annual Pittsburgh Veterans Day Parade, moving along a revised route through the city center on the Boulevard of the Allies and Grant Street. Organizers describe the event as one of the country's oldest and most enduring parades, with its inaugural occurrence dating back...

Pittsburgh, PA · 2d

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PIT Steel – Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

No other city personifies the glory days of U.S. steel production better than Pittsburgh, and a new art installation at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) honors that history. In a broader sense, the large-scale piece also highlights the region’s contemporary leadership in manufacturing, construction and technology. Open Columns is an...

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Mars Area hopes to reach an agreement with PennDOT for land acquisition

PennDOT and Mars Area School District have mostly cooperated throughout the Route 228 Corridor Improvement Project, but one disagreement remains, according to Michael Hnath, district solicitor. Both groups separately issued appraisals that do not agree on the estimated compensation PennDOT owes the district for land acquisition, he said. “(PennDOT) did...

Mars, PA · 1d

actapgh.org

Route 148 Maintenance Activities Begin Monday in McKeesport

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing maintenance activities along Route 148 in the City of McKeesport, Allegheny County will begin Monday, November 9 weather permitting. To accommodate tree trimming and sidewalk cleaning activities, there will be a right-hand lane closure on Route 148 between Evans Avenue and the...

Mckeesport, PA · 1d

pittsburghmagazine.com

By the Numbers: All About Oakland’s New Kamin Tower

It won’t be long until a new tower joins Oakland’s distinctive skyline. UPMC Presbyterian Kamin Tower broke ground in 2022, adjacent to the nearly-100-year-old Presbyterian hospital. Officials say the medical giant received a “philanthropic gift” from Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin and the Kamin Family Foundation in 2025, which has advanced the project further; now, ribbon-cutting for the new building is expected to take place on Jan. 20, 2027 with patients slated to move in on Jan. 24, 2027.

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Work Completed, Lane Closures End on Homestead Grays Bridge

PITTSBURGH – The Department of Public Works announced today that work on the Homestead Grays Bridge in Pittsburgh and Homestead has been completed and all related lane closures have ended. The traffic restrictions, which began on October 2, 2026, were required for bridge span, pier, and deck repairs. Pugliano...

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Shelter in place declared in Marshall County after large structure fire

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Emergency management officials in Marshall County issued a shelter-in-place order on Sunday afternoon after a large structure fire. Officials said the order applies indefinitely to the Washington Lands and Roberts Ridge areas, including Lower Round Bottom, Lindsay Lane, and Clearview Heights. The county sheriff’s office announced...

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ALCOSAN breaks ground, gives update on Ohio River Tunnel Project

Work has begun on the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority’s (ALCOSAN) planned Ohio River Tunnel, the first of three tunnels designed to address sewage overflow problems in the current system. ALCOSAN held a groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 22 at the corner of Chestnut and Progress streets, where a large drill...

Allegheny County, PA · 1d

WPXI Pittsburgh

Jeannette moves forward with plan to demolish over a dozen properties to reduce blight

The city of Jeannette is moving forward with plans to demolish 16 properties in an effort to eliminate local blight.

Jeannette, PA · 1d

WPXI Pittsburgh

Christmas Tree to be installed at City-County Building; traffic delays, road closures planned

The arrival of the 38-foot blue spruce will bring temporary traffic delays and road closures along Grant Street and surrounding travel routes throughout the weekend.

Pittsburgh, PA · 7h

actapgh.org

Interstate 79/Route 910 Wexford Interchange Phase Change Begins Thursday Night in Allegheny County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing the next phase of work for the Interstate 79/Route 910 Wexford Interchange project in Franklin Park Borough and Marshall Township, Allegheny County will begin Thursday night, November 12 weather permitting. Beginning at approximately 7:00 PM Thursday night, northbound I-79 will be reduced...

Allegheny County, PA · 8h

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

Water monitoring the next step in Murrysville acid mine remediation project

Murrysville Area Watershed Association members are ready to take the next steps toward an active acid mine remediation project in Murrysville’s White Valley neighborhood. As part of a $2.1 million grant from the state Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, the association is seeking to neutralize the largest source of pollution in the Turtle Creek Watershed: mine pools disgorging aluminum and iron into local creeks and streams as stormwater passes through them.

Murrysville, PA · 1d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Nov. 9, 2026

Lori Hummel of Howard Hanna Real Estate in Oakmont will sponsor a Thanksgiving food drive through Nov. 17 at Fox’s Pizza Den, 314 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and noon to 8 p.m. Sundays. A wrap-up party will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 18 at Fox’s.

Oakmont, PA · 1d

WPXI Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor introduces $728 million budget proposal to City Council

The $728 million budget promises no new taxes and no layoffs, but there will be cuts.

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